National Dancing At Competitions

Press, Volume C, Issue 29509, 10 May 1961, Page 17

National Dancing At Competitions

Twirling kilts and skirling pipes marked the opening of the national dancing section of the Christchurch Competitions Society’s forty-ninth annua! festival last evening in the Caledonian Hall. "It was a very successful day for the society, one of the best we have had for some years,” said the secretary (Mr O. H. Houison). "The ‘House Full’ signs were up for both day and evening performances. The public are really enjoying the varied programmes presented at the evening demonstration concerts.” Silver cups and trophies are on display in the upstairs foyer at the Civic Theatre. William Langford, the winner of the piano solo hi the 16 and under 18 years' group, gave a polished performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 7 in D Minor at the demonstration concert last evening. The antics of two circus clowns, Luarna Penwell and Roseanna Jackson, winners of the comedy dance duo, any age. were enjoyed by the large number of children in the audience. Judge's Comments "Both the standard of speech and the selections chosen by the entrants in this section have improved very much since I was here four years ago,” said Mrs Anita Oliver, judge of the speech and drama section. "I have found the boys are better than the girls in all grades. They are winning everything and today was the first time a girl was able to surpass them. “The dialogues this year, especially in the 12 to 14 years age group, are outstanding. Entrants in all sections are going to a tremendous amount of trouble with their characterisations. Their work shows evidence of very good teaching and there are many young people who should be invaluable tojuture repertory productions.” BEGG’S CONCERT HALL Instrumental Test.—Eight and years'. Philip Driver 1, Hugh McMillan 2. Jennifer Black 3. Piano Accordion. —Under 14 years: John McDowall 1, Ronald Moore 2. Brian Won.nacott 1, Richard Warnock 2. Catherine Petch 3. Own Selection —l2 and under 14 years'. Sonja Laugesen ana Graeme Humphrey (equal) 1. Carol Smith (R an « ,ora) JS and under 18 years: William Langford 1. Kay Brownscombe 2. Richard Warnock 3. Vocal Oratorio. Women: Ruth Harman (Dunedin) 1. Lee Price 2. Margaret Young 3. 3YA STUDIO Vocal Women.— Gwenyth Millar 1. Ruth Harman (Dunedin) 2. Lee Price 3. Men—Roderick Anderson 1. Aison Austin 2. Desmond Pryhe 3 CALEDONIAN HALL National Dancing Sword Dance.—Under 16 years: Linda Marsden 1, Yvonne Kidel (Invercargill) 2. Ann Wilson 3. Highland Reel—Open: Brian North (Ashburton) 1, Eleanor Kirkwood 2, Rhondda Webb 3. Irish Jig.—Under 14 years: June Ritchie 1. David Sturrock 2. Diane Nlcoll (Invercargill) 3. Clog Dance—l2 years and over: Yvonne Kidd (Invercargill) 1, Ann Wilson 2. Julie Brewer 3. Sailor's Hornpipe. Open: Eleanor Kirkwood 1, Brian North (Ashburton) 2. Alison Brown 3. Highland Fling—Under 16 years: Maureen Coulter 1. Suzanne Dobbs (Ranglora) 2. Jill Millard 3 Irish Reel—lE years and over; Brian North (Ashburton) 1, Eleanor Kirkwood 2. Yvonne Kidd (Invercargill) 3. ST. LUKE’S HALL Speech and Drama Test —Girls eight and under 10 yeans: Maria Henderson 1. Allanah O’Sullivan 2, Brenda Sargent (Ashburton) and Julieyana Markotich (equal) 3. Boya. 12 and under 14 years: Warren Mathews 1. Paul Harding and Warren Helm (equal) 2. lan McDury 3 Girls. 10 and under 12 years: Linda Neill 1. Sandra Bruce 2. Paula Reeves and Jillian Bartlett (equal) 3 Scholarship.—l 4 and under 16 years: Bruce Williams 1. Kathleen Wright and Neil Mitchell (equal) 2. Susan Haughey 3. Character Recital (humorous) —Under 12 vears: Lois Thomas 1, Jeanette Luke and

Murray Read (equal) 2. Patricia Bradley (Hokitika) 3. Junior Recitation.—l 4 and under Ml years: Susan Haughey L Kathleen Wright «. Bruce Williams and Nell Mitchell (equal) 3, TRINITY HALL , Vocal Giris—l4 and under 16 yean: Juianne Wallace 1, Prudence William* 8. Deborah Williams 'Boys —l2 and under 1* years: Paler Shears 1, Kevin Head 2. Douglas Hamilton 3. Test.—Girls. 10 and under 11 years: Jocelyn Armstrong 1, Luarna Penwell 1, Kerrie. Heaystnan and Jule Stollery (Timaru) (equal) 3. Boys. 10 and under 12 years: Hugh Coaly 1. Song with Own Piano Accompaniment.—Under 16 years: Julie Strong 1. Jennyfer Robertson 2. Sacred Song.—l2 and under 18 years: Julie Strong. Sonya Black (equal) 1. John MacDonald 3. Test—Tenor: Arnold Bachop (Dunedin) 1. Baritone: William Williams 1, John Horrox 2. Bass: Rodderick Anderson 1. CIVIC THEATRE D&ncinf Skipping Dance.—l2 and under 14 years: Barbara Peter (Sefton) 1, Julie Brewster 2. Tap Dance (Novice).—l4 years and over: Wendy Nlcholl 1. Classical Ballet Dance (Novice).—Under 10 years: Sandra Allsopp 1. Michele Cherry 2. Linda Annin* 3. Tap Dance Scholarship—lo and under 11 years: Luarna Penwell 1. Barbara Clarke 2. Gillian Stokes 3. National Dance.—l 4 years snd over: Rhonda Steele 1, Lindsey McLachlan 2. Sonya Black 3 Tap Duo.—Under 12 years: Robyn Burrows. Barbara Clarke 1. Gillian Stokes. Pauline Hern Song and Tap Dance.—l2 and under 14 years: Susan Marsden 1, Margaret Clarks 2. Character. Demi-eharacter. or Character Story Dance.—Eight and under 10 years: Linda Annlng 1. Camille Gardiner 2. Laura Upea 11 3. Classical Ballet DanceUnder eight years: Glenda Fairweather 1. Gwynydd Parry 2. Verity Drummond 3. Poetic or Classical Barefoot Dance.—lo and under 12 years: Lee McMenamin 1, Linda Paulin (Invercargill) 2. Jeanette Luke 3. Flint Cup. Tap Dance, Girls Only.—l2 years and over: Mary Wise 1. Patricia Adsir 1, Maureen Adair 3. Comedy Dance Duo.—Any age: Luarna Penwell, Roseanne Jackson 1.